Colorectal surgeons

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CENTRAL SYDNEY COLORECTAL SURGEONS

• Website http//colorectal-surgeon.com.au/

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Central Sydney colorectal surgeons are well
trained and committed to the diagnosis and
treatment of your colorectal condition. The
surgeons consult from Royal Prince Alfred
Hospital (RPAH) Medical Centre, and if required
organise procedures at RPAH and Sydney Day
Surgery.

• About Central Sydney colorectal surgeons.

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Colon or colorectal or bowel cancer is the
abnormal growth of cancer cells in the large
intestine. If is not properly treated it can
spread to other parts of body causing serious
threat to life.

Colon and rectal cancer are often grouped
together because they have many features in
common. Cancer starts when cells in the body
begin to grow out of control. Cells in nearly any
part of the body can become cancer, and can
spread to other areas of the body.

• What is colorectal cancer?

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Colorectal cancer (bowel cancer) is a very common
cancer in Australia. It affects about 1 in 20
persons in Australia. Colorectal cancer becomes
more common with age.
Most patients with colorectal cancer develop the
condition between 55 and 75 years of age. Men and
women are equally affected although cancers of
the rectum occur more frequently in men.

• How common is Colorectal Cancer ?

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Age As you get aged your body grows weak.
Colorectal cancer is common among elderly folks.
Wrong habits The habits of consuming alcohol
and smoking can get you bowel cancer.
Wrong diet Following diets with high animal
protein (red meat), saturated fat, high calories
and low fiber can be one among the cause.
Hereditary It can be hereditary as well. If
anyone in your family has colorectal cancer there
is a chance that you may have it in future.
Lack of exercise An inactive body is a
powerhouse of diseases. Such people can even get
bowel cancer. Obesity is also noticed as cause
for bowel cancer

• Risk factors

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Risk factors
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change in bowel habits
Rectal bleeding
Blood in the stool, which may make it
look dark
Abdominal (belly) pain
Weakness and fatigue
Weight loss

• Colorectal cancer signs

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Most patients with a colorectal cancer will
require several tests to confirm the diagnosis of
cancer and to allow the doctor to determine has
spread. These tests include
Colonoscopy this allows the surgeon to
determine the location of the tumor and to take a
sample at the time to confirm the diagnosis
CT scan to check the lungs and liver to
determine if the tumour has spread
CEA this is a tumour marker that can be helpful
in confirming diagnosis and may allow for early
detection of cancer recurrence after treatment
Patients with rectal cancer may also be required
to undergo an MRI of the pelvis, PET scan and/ or
a trans rectal ultrasound.

• Tests for Colorectal cancer

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The mainstay treatment of colorectal cancer is
surgery. This involves removal of the part of the
bowel where the tumour is located as well as the
lymph glands surrounding this part of bowel. Most
patients will be able to have the ends of the
bowel re-joined together although some patients
may require a temporary or permanent stoma bag.
After surgery, the cancer will be sent for
further analysis which will determine if
chemotherapy is necessary. Patients with rectal
cancer may also require radiotherapy.

• Treatment for Colorectal cancer

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